Music analysis: Anger as an anthem - How women are turning rage into music
Though it may have been the 17th-century play that introduced us to the idiom “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” four centuries later, this quote feels as relevant as ever, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater.
With far too many of the world’s most powerful men at best known misogynists, and at worst, suspected assaulters, bodily autonomy under constant threat, and the terrifying rise in the Andrew Tate-style role models, women have a lot to be angry about.
As a catalyst for social justice, music and rage have gone hand in hand for centuries.
Facing a particular resurgence in light of recent discourse, angry women are no longer just the alternative, screaming rockers they once were, but some of our most polished pop stars.
Proving that anger has no genre, a powerful and dynamic group of musicians is forming some of the strongest voices of our generation - let's have a look at what they have to say.
Women who move the world: How female artists are redefining power in global music
From Tyla to Taylor Swift, women are not just topping charts, they are reshaping how the music world works, writes Music News Blitz’s Lindokuhle Mlombo.
In an industry long dominated by male gatekeepers and narrow expectations, 2025 feels like a turning point.
Across continents and genres, women in music are no longer content with breaking ceilings. They are rewriting the architecture entirely.
Whether it is South Africa’s Tyla redefining pop identity through amapiano rhythms, Billie Eilish expanding the boundaries of vulnerability, or Karol G commanding Latin stages once ruled by men, female artists are transforming what power sounds, looks, and feels like.
BST Hyde Park Festival news: Olivia Rodrigo surprises fans as Ed Sheeran joins the stage
Olivia Rodrigo lit up London as she kicked off the BST Hyde Park festival on Friday, June 27 2025, taking the stage as the first headliner for the event.
This year's BST Hyde Park Festival is three weekends long, running from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, July 13, with even more exciting headliners and sets, writes Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa.
Glastonbury 2025 headliner: A look at American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo
The clocks have sprung forward for Spring and we can start getting ready for the summer festivals, with Glastonbury 2025 shaping up to be a cracker this year.
We have looked at the headline acts, with Simon Wilkes explaining why he won’t be watching The 1975 before taking a look at Neil Young’s epic career so far.
Here, Music News Blitz takes a look at the artist closing out the weekend with the Sunday night slot on the iconic Pyramid Stage, where the flags will be flying for Olivia Rodrigo.

